The funds raised from this POLLY will go towards the Holding Our Own’s Sanctuary Fund.

The fund is a loan/grant fund established to finance security deposits to women and families in our community who find they need to leave their homes without notice. This could be as a result of a disaster, a divorce, domestic violence or any other emergent need. The definition of “sanctuary” speaks for itself. The fund benefits women and their families who do not have access to other sources of support. To maintain the fund’s balance and continue making loans/grants to many community members over time, we encourage loans over grants with the pledge of replenishing the fund within the means of the recipient.

May 06, 2016 at Copacabana Nightclub 268 West 47th St in Elmhurst.

Join us on Friday May 6th to celebrate the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY of NYC’s largest & most diverse Afro-Caribbean Mixer. AfropolitanNYC was launched in May 2015 and since then has grown rapidly to be become the largest of all the Afropolitan Cities. Thanks to all who have supported the growth of this cultural movement. Now please join us for another amazing evening of connections and culture over cocktails and a grand celebration of our one year anniversary.

Checkout the video for a taste of AfropolitanNYC – https://vimeo.com/147191726

Come Early To Network | Stay Late To Party
You must RSVP by EOD on Thursday May 5th @ www.AfropolitanNYC.com to be added to the guestlist

Highly anticipated, AfropolitanNYC is the New York edition of the nation-wide Afro-Caribbean social movement. It is a unique monthly Afro-Caribbean social mixer where diaspora professionals can connect, unwind and enjoy a great selection of Afro-Caribbean music as well as other African art expressions. The mixer currently attracts over 700 diaspora professionals in the NYC metro area and over 3000 professionals across 5 cities.

Join me and over 700 other accomplished professionals, innovative entrepreneurs and talented artists for another insightful and exciting Afropolitan experience at 2016 premiere
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The Slackers are a classic American band that is equal parts grit and grace. Their slow rise against the odds is a story of perseverance and a belief in their musical vision, what Vic likes to call, “Jamaican Rock N Roll.” While they have been influenced, and even personally taught by Jamaican Ska/Reggae originators, like the Skatalites and the Upsetters (Original backing band for the Wailers), the band sees its music as an extension of the traditions of the United States. This band is equally appreciative of old Blues, Country, 60s Soul, Rock, and Rn’B as it is of Reggae, Rocksteady, Dub, and Ska. It is as if the Rolling Stones or the Yardbirds had grown up on Bob Marley as well as Muddy Waters.

Smashing the stereotypes of “Ska” as happy, uptempo, and shallow music, the Slackers play with an aggressive edge and their songs veer in themes from the personal to the political. They can out jam any hippie band and outwrite most singer songwriters. From their 1996 release, Better Late Than Never through to 2010 with The Great Rocksteady Swindle, they have established themselves as America’s premiere interpreters and innovators of Jamaican music and a pretty good rock band to boot. The Great Rocksteady Swindle (release date 4/20/10) is a songwriting tour de force with all band members contributing to its gutsy muscular sound. “Mr. Tragedy” references the Specials while “Boll Weevil” references Sam Sham & the Pharaohs. “Cheated” seethes with bitterness while “Thank You” offers the possibility of hope. As the band has matured you can’t even tell anymore where the rock begins and the reggae ends, its become The Slackers.

May 14, 2016 at The Cecil in New York.

Join us for the latest in our weekend brunch event series at The Cecil, featuring live music by Tschaka Tonge.

Enjoy the performance while savoring brunch dishes like gingerbread pancakes and thick cut brisket and eggs.

ABOUT THE ARTIST:Tschaka Tonge is an award winning singer, songwriter and musician; raised in the world famous community of Harlem, New York. He began his musical study during his childhood; listening to records and top 40 radio. At an early age Tschaka was interested in singing, writing poetry and playing the drums. The New York City Public Schools and The Minisink Town House located in Harlem provided him with music lessons.

During High School he was a member of the award winning teenage band, “The Sentimental Souls.” There he blossomed as one of the groups lead singers and percussionist. “The Sentimental Souls” later became the first group to record for the legendary producer, Peter Brown.

Tschaka’s musical taste is an eclectic mix of the best of Black music traditions. His voice is soulful, as a composer, his original music is tempered with the elements Reggae, Jazz, Funk, Afro- Latin, Rock, Soul and Pop; the musical stew he calls the “Jahz Sound.”He has had the pleasure to independently release “Life is a Festival”-1980, “Solidarity”- 1987 and “Kwanzaa Oh Kwanzaa” in 2009.

Tschaka’s versatility has given him the opportunity to record or perform with many notable artists, such as, Chaka Khan, Rita Marley, Judy Mowatt, Paul Shaffer, Oscar Brown, Jr., Third World, and Monyaka and with his bands Azmari Jahz and The Tschaka Tonge Experience.

SPECIAL NOTES:
21+ to party
Boarding begins at 8:30 pm, the boat will leave at 9:00 pm SHARP
Rain or Shine (If it rains, we party on the bottom deck!)
Dress code: Relaxed. Sneakers & Jeans are fine, but we recommend dress to impress
BE EARLY! Ship sails with or without you!

WHAT TO BRING:
You MUST have a credit or debit card for the check-in process. If the headphones are NOT returned, there will be a $100 charge to your credit or debit card after the event.
No need to print your ticket, just show the code on your phone or they will have your name at the door.

HOW IT WORKS
When you arrive you’ll receive a pair of special wireless headphones and board the cruise. You can adjust the volume and choose between up to three DJ’s with a flip of a switch. Each headset has a color LED that shows what channel you are listening to, so you can dance along with those listening to the same DJ as you. It’s super social; just lower the volume or take the headphones off to talk to that girl or guy. There’s no loud music that you have to talk over. Plus, there’s no ringing in your ears when you leave!

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May 19, 2016 at Towne Crier in Beacon.

Admission $10; free to members
Dinner reservations 5-8 p.m.

Monthly “Dance Jams” in Beacon were started nearly three years ago at the Howland Center by organizer and DJ, Rhoda Averbach. This change in venue to the iconic Towne Crier‘s performance room – with its restaurant, full bar service, separate music/club room, state of the art sound system and capacity of 100 – gives the community an awesome place for dancing. The setting is friendly and informal, and all are welcome: singles, couples, friends and newcomers.

Kick off the weekend dancing to a rich mix of familiar, much loved songs in a wide variety of styles, rhythms and moods, along with lesser known, but equally thrilling music by the masters. Dance Jam feature derivatives of many African and Latin genres from the ‘60s to present – R&B, soul, funk, blues, gospel, reggae and jazz, along with the gorgeous Latin rhythms of salsa, cha-cha, merengue, bachata, cumbia, guajira, samba and others. Rock, disco, swing and zydeco are also part of the mix. Occasionally, we feature guest artists, one of whom is the wonderful vocalist, Efrain ‘La Voz’ Colon.

People are also invited to join the Town Crier Dance Jam free Meetup group at: www.meetup.com/Towne-Crier-Dance-Jam. The site provides up to the minute notices, future events and much more.

May 04, 2016 at Cornelia Street Cafe in New York.

Guitarist and composer Todd Neufeld’s exciting new band will premiere new material on May 4 2016 at Cornelia Street Cafe, in anticipation of an upcoming recording for Ruweh Records.

Neufeld’s original works create palettes and points of destination for this dynamic two-drummer band. In addition to the original works, there is carefully selected material from pre-reggae era, as well as a re-imaging of Samuel Beckett works for the ensembles explorations.

All five members of the band are long time figures in New York and beyond, in the jazz and improvisation scenes. Todd Neufeld has played a key role in the bands of Masabumi Kikuchi, Lee Konitz, Tyshawn Sorey himself and so many others. Thomas Morgan has been the omni-present bass force in so many key creative ensembles, most recently with Bill Frisell. Tyshawn Sorey is a formidable leader of his own as well as the soon to be Professor at Wesleyan University, taking on the role after the great Anthony Braxton. Billy Mintz has played with everyone from Charles Lloyd to the Johnny Carson Show Band, and newest arrival in New York, Rema Hasumi has recently released her debut album UTAZATA to international acclaim.

The concert has 2 sets at 8pm and 9:30pm,
with $10 admission and $10 food/ drink minimum.

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